10Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving
(P25)
Airbags
(P37)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety
(P50)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(P62)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the eng ine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist
(P29)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts
(P30)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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uuFor Safe Driving uYour Vehicle's Safety Features
Safe Driving
For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure both doors are closed and locked.
Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider
from unexpectedly opening a door.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 110
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 137
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 139
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 33
•Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 50
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Safety CheckList
1Safety CheckList
If the door open indicator is on, a door is not
completely closed. Close both doors tightly until the
indicator goes off.
2 Door Open Indicator P. 71
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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. Both side
curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover.
The airbag system includes:aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.bTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG .cTwo side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
dAn electronic control unit that continually
monitors and can record information
about the sensors, the airbag activators,
the seat belt tensioners, and driver and
front passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in ON
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*1.
eAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. The
driver's and front passenger's seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.fA driver's seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.gWeight sensors in the front passenger's
seat. The front passenger's airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).
hImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger's front
airbag has been turned off.jAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.kA rollover sensor that detects whether
the vehicle is about to roll over.*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear seats.
A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of
connectors.
1.Locate the lower anchors under the
marks.
2. Unlock the seat-back from inside the
trunk, then slightly fold it down.
2 Folding Down the Rear Seats P. 143
3.Remove the head restraint, and store it in
a safe place.
2 Removing and Reinstalling the Head
Restraints P. 140
4.Lock the seat-back upright by pushing it
firmly against the trunk panel.
5. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat
then attach the child seat to the lower
anchors according to the instructions that
came with the child seat.
u When installing the child seat, make
sure that the lower anchors are not
obstructed by the seat belt or any other
object.
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Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
Reinstall the head restraint when the child seat is
removed.
Marks
Rigid Type
Lower Anchors
uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
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6. Open the tether anchor cover behind the
head restraint.
7. Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
between the head restraint legs, and
secure the tether strap hook onto the
anchor.
8. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by
the child seat manufacturer.
9. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured
by rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
10. Make sure any unused seat belt that a
child can reach is buckled, the lockable
retractor is activated, and the belt is fully
retracted and locked.
Flexible Type
1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
For your child's safety, when using a child seat
installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the
seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child seat
that is not properly secured will not adequately
protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the
child or other vehicle occupants.
Tether
Strap
Hook
Anchor
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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
A tether anchorage point is provided behind
each rear seating position. A child seat that is
installed with a seat belt and comes with a
tether can use the tether for additional
security.
1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage
point and lift the cover.
2. Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
through the head restraint legs. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.
3. Secure the tether strap hook onto the
anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
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Adding Security with a Tether
1Adding Security with a Tether
Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend
using a tether wheneve r one is available.
If you place the child seat in a back seating position,
make sure to remove the head restraint before
securing the child seat. 2 Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
P. 55
Tether Anchorage Points
Cover
AnchorOuter Position Tether
Strap
HookAnchorCenter Position
Tether
Strap
Hook
Anchor
Index
433Index
Index
Numbers7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 309
Operation ............................................... 310AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 328
Accessories and Modifications ................ 336
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 150
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 355
Engine Oil ............................................... 348
Washer ................................................... 359
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 144
Clock ...................................................... 100
Front Seats.............................................. 137
Head Restraints ....................................... 139
Mirrors.................................................... 135
Rear Seats ............................................... 143
Steering Wheel ....................................... 134
Temperature ............................................. 86
Air Conditioning Sys tem (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 155
Changing the Mode................................ 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 156
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 384
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 156
Sensor .................................................... 157
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 155 Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System) ...................................... 152
Cooling ................................................... 154
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 154
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 384
Heating ................................................... 153
Air Pressure ............................... 373, 421, 423
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision ......................................... 40
Airbag Care ............................................... 49
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator .............................................. 47, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 48
Sensors ...................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 46
AM/FM Radio .................................... 168, 191
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 328
Indicator .................................................... 69
Armrest ..................................................... 144
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 164
Audio System ............................................ 160
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 167, 189
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 162
Error Messages ........................................ 211
General Information ................................ 217
Internet Radio .................................. 177, 200
iPod ......................................................... 197 MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 179, 202, 207
Reactivating ............................................ 163
Recommended CDs ................................. 217
Recommended Devices............................ 219
Remote Controls ..................................... 164
Security Code .......................................... 163
Theft Protection ...................................... 163
USB Adapter Cable.......................... 161, 162
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 219
USB/HDMI
® Port ...................................... 161
Authorized Manuals ................................ 431
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 112
Customize ................................................. 94
Automatic Lighting .................................. 128
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 162
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 85
Average Speed ........................................... 85
BBattery...................................................... 381
Charging System Indicator................. 67, 409
Jump Starting .......................................... 403
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 381
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 382
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 30
Beverage Holders ..................................... 149
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 182, 205
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............. 233, 264
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 61
437Index
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 72, 322, 324
Maintenance Minder............................... 341
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 410
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ............................................... 66, 411
REV..................................................... 75, 82
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 31, 69
Security System Alarm............................... 74
Shift Lever Position.................................... 68
Smart Entry System ................................... 74
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 47, 70
System Message ....................................... 73
Transmission ............................................. 68
Trunk Open .............................................. 71
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning............... 73
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 71, 318
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 71, 319
Information .............................................. 419
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 81, 86
Instrument Panel ........................................ 65
Brightness Control .................................. 132
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ....................................................... 83
Interior Lights ........................................... 145
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 135
i-VTEC and REV Indicators ......................... 82JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 396Jump Starting
........................................... 403
KKey Number Tag ....................................... 103
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 109
Keys ........................................................... 102
Lockout Prevention .................................. 109
Master Keys ............................................. 102
Number Tag ............................................ 103
Remote Transmitter ................................. 105
Types and Functions ................................ 102
Valet Key ................................................. 103
Won’t Turn ................................................ 22
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 304LLaneWatch
TM............................................. 320
Language (HFL) ................................. 234, 265
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 55
Lights ................................................. 127, 360
Automatic ............................................... 128
Bulb Replacement .................................... 360
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 130
Fog Lights ................................................ 130
High Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Interior .................................................... 145
Light Switches ......................................... 127
Lights On Indicator .................................... 73 Turn Signals ............................................ 127
Load Limits ................................................ 295
Locking/Unlocking the Doors .................. 102
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 112
From Inside ............................................. 110
From Outside .......................................... 105
Keys ........................................................ 102
Using a Key ............................................. 109
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 109
Low Battery Charge ................................. 409
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 69
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 67, 409
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 104
Lower Anchors ............................................ 55
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 421, 423
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 295
MMaintenance............................................. 337
Battery .................................................... 381
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 358
Cleaning ................................................. 385
Climate Control System ........................... 384
Coolant ................................................... 355
Heating and Cooling System ................... 384
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 341
Oil ........................................................... 349
Precautions ............................................. 338
Radiator .................................................. 356